Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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Why do all bonds form?

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To fill the outermost energy level.

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Where are valence electrons found?

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In the outermost energy levels of an atom.

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What happens when an atom loses an electron?

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It becomes a positive ion.

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What is the proper name for S2O2?

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Disulfur dioxide.

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 Nonmetals.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

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What is a positive ion?

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An atom that has lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

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What is a negative ion?

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An atom that has gained one or more electrons, resulting in a net negative charge.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.